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Electric car company considers Upstate
Porteon Electric Vehicles Inc., an electric car company from Portland, Ore., is considering South Carolina as a location for its first plant, the company's chief executive said.
McLeod tells Barrett to 'shove it'
There's nothing more pointless than an online petition. Not a toupee. Not the V-chip. Not the further escalation of an unwinnable war in Afghanistan.
House passes health care bill on close vote
Saturday night to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place tough new restrictions on the insurance industry.
Legislature not likely to impeach Sanford
It's becoming less and less likely that embattled Gov. Mark Sanford will be impeached.
Thousands Rally In DC Against Health Care Bill
On the same day U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that she had secured the votes to pass a health care bill , thousands gathered in front of the U.S. Capitol to protest the measure and demand that lawmakers "kill the bill." Rep.
Bob Inglis to vote against House health-care plan
WASHINGTON -- Democratic leaders expect a close vote when the House takes up a sweeping health-care overhaul bill on Saturday, but it's no mystery where Rep.
Republicans poised to present alternative health care plan
After months of criticizing Democratic proposals to revamp the health care system from the sidelines, Republicans are moving aggressively to present an alternative approach and undercut critics' portrayal of the GOP as the “Party of No.” Defining a stark contrast with the Democrats' comprehensive effort to provide near-universal ...
GOP, Worried about Negative Image, Pushes Conservative Healthcare Plan
JANET HOOK Reporting from Washington After months of criticizing Democratic proposals to revamp the healthcare system from the sidelines, Republicans are moving aggressively to present an alternative approach and undercut critics' portrayal of the GOP as the "Party of No." Defining a stark contrast with the Democrats' comprehensive effort to ...
Greer Chamber of Commerce's Pelham Power Breakfast Series to Feature Bob Inglis
Greer Chamber of Commerce's Pelham Power Breakfast Series to Feature Bob Inglis The Greer Chamber's 'Pelham Power Breakfast' series is hosting an upcoming event on Wednesday, November 11 from 8:00am-9:00am at the Cottages at Brushy Creek.
Upstate woos 3 electric car makers
Published: Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 3:15 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 1:07 a.m. The established automotive industry in South Carolina's Upstate soon could get a jolt of new activity.
Published: Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 3:15 a.m. Last Modified: Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 9:10 p.m. Here's how South Carolina members of Congress voted on major issues in the week ending Oct.
District attorney running for Congress receives death threat
A conservative district attorney who is running for Congress has received threats against his life.
3 Electric Car Makers Courting Upstate
An Upstate Congressman announced on Tuesday that three electric car companies are looking at moving into the area.
US: Support for Iran Reformist, Democracy Groups Unchanged
A senior State Department official has told Congress that the United States is not lessening its support for reformers in Iran and U.S.-based organizations supporting them.
Stimulus helps Kemet add 113 jobs
Kemet Corp., which is battling its way back from the depths of the worldwide recession, said Monday a federal stimulus grant will help it expand its Greenville County facility to manufacture capacitors for electric-drive vehicles and alternative energy markets.
Jim Lee for Congress 2010 The true CONSERVATIVE candidate
While a congressional races are drawing national attention, I wanted to let everyone know about another CONSERVATIVE candidate running for SC 4th Congressional district.
Graham, DeMint differ on strategies for GOP to regain power
The national debate among Republicans over their party's future is nowhere sharper than in South Carolina, where Sens.
Representative Inglis Has Big Battle Ahead
The Republican House member representing Upstate's 4th District faces a tough re-election fight next year as four GOP challengers compete for votes and campaign cash.
Clyburn: 'Medicare for everybody' should be our rebrand
A public option in health care reform could be more easily sold to the public and to congresspeople if it were rebranded "Medicare for everybody," House Majority Whip James Clyburn says.
The American Debate: Some Republicans are taking on the fringe
Ever so slowly, sane Republicans and conservatives are finally marshaling the courage to confront the unhinged broadcasters in their midst - and not a moment too soon, given the fact that these loons now seem to be running the asylum.
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